Click on a linked date to download an audio file of the sermon given at the 11:00 service that day.
This page covers sermons given in the summer and fall of 2007.
If the sermon you want to hear is not linked in yet, please let that be your cue to pray for me!
And if these podcasts are blessing you , please let the Pastor or Church office know so we can thank God together.
Blessings - Jennifer

Summer 2007 Sermon Series:
Ten Values that Build Strong Families: God’s Standards for Living
Keep God First † Accept No Substitutes † Take God Seriously † Stay Balanced
Honor Your Parents † Let There Be Life † Affair-Proof Your Marriage
Prosper With Integrity † Tell the Truth † Learn to Be Content

June 17, 2007 - "Keep God First" (podcast coming soon)
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20:2
1. The Ten Commandments are not optional. God says, “You do these things and things will go fine in your life.”
2. PUT GOD FIRST! F.I.R.S.T. Finances – Interests – Relationships – Scheduling – Troubles
3. Matthew 6: 33 “Seek first the Kingdom of God (put him first in every area of my life) and all these other things shall be added unto you.” It’s the antidote to worry.

June 24, 2007 - "Accept no Substitutes" (podcast coming soon)
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 4-5
1. DON”T IDOLIZE ANYTHING. An idol is anything that takes the focus off God; even if it is good. In our time, graven images are rare, but mental and status idols are in abundance.
2. WORSHIP ONLY GOD. Idols will always disappoi9nt, control your decisions, and will shape you into a person displeasing to God.
3. Put God F.I.R.S.T. (Finances – Interests – Relationships – Scheduling – Troubles) When God comes first in our lives we discover fulfillment and freedom. Remember .. we become like what we love.

July 1, 2007 - "Take God Seriously" (podcast coming soon)
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 7
1. Why is God so sensitive about His Name? God knows that a name represents three things: REPUTATION – CHARACTER – AUTHORITY.
2. These are all the different ways we can take God’s name in vain … to insult, to indulge, to intimidate, to impress, and impulsively.
3. How can I use God’s name correctly? Always give reverence to God’s name. Represent God’s name clearly. Rely on God’s name completely.

July 8, 2007 - "Stay Balanced" (podcast coming soon)
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 8-9
1. The Sabbath was made for our own good! God says, pick one day each week to use for rest, recreation, restoration, and worship.
2. Keep the Sabbath day holy by resting your body, recharging your emotions, and including time for fellowship.
3. Use the Sabbathy to refocus … tune in to God. This is the most important – WORSHIP.

July 15, 2007 - "Honor Your Parents"
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 12
1. Why did God give this commandment when there are no perfect parents? God knows that respect for authority begins at home. How we relate to our parents will affect every other relationship.
2. We honor our parents by being obedient, accepting and affirming them. A word to parents: If you want to be honored, you must be honorable.
3. The church is family and in terms of eternity, it’s far more important. As a child of God, you have a Heavenly Father who loves you unconditionally and who created you for a purpose.

July 22, 2007 - Jennifer Escobar: "The Forgiven Woman" (podcast coming soon)

July 29, 2007 - Lee Hubbard: "Trust and Obey"
Scripture emphasis: John 9:1-12, 35-38 et al

August 5, 2007 - "Let There be Life"
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 13
1. WHAT DOES THIS COMMAND NOT MEAN? It does not prohibit killing animals, nor does it prohibit capital punishment or going to war.
2. HOW DOES THIS COMMAND APPLY TO OUR FAMILIES? To God, every life has value. God says NO to suicide. God says NO to mercy killing. God says NO to abortion.
3. WE’VE ALL MADE MISTAKES, EVERY ONE OF US. If you will give Him the broken pieces of your life, God will take those pieces, put them together and bring inner peace into your life. He is a great God. All the time.

August 12, 2007 - "Affair-Proof Your Marriage"
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 14
1. Make a commitment to God’s standards. Remember the consequences, maintain your marriage, and manage your mind.
2. People don’t just fall into immorality. There’s a process; a series of events. So … reject sinful thoughts, avoid emotional involvement, and don’t attempt to falsely justify sinful behavior.
3. If you have sinned, there are three steps back to the pathway of righteousness (purity): Confess the sin – Repent – Make a commitment to God’s standards.
F.Y.I.
Dr. Willard Harley in His Needs, Her Needs lists the Top 5 Needs of Most Men and Women
1: Men - Sexual fulfillment / Women - Affection
2: Men - Recreational companionship / Women - Conversation
3: Men - An attractive spouse / Women - Honesty & openness
4: Men - Domestic support / Women - Economic support
5: Men - Admiration / Women - Family commitment

August 19, 2007 - "Prosper With Integrity" (podcast coming soon)
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 15
1. There are over 100 synonyms for the word “steal”. Whether it is called deception, theft, or tax evasion, God says don’t do it.
2. Christians should be always honest because we are being watched by God and other people. Remember we shall “reap what we sow.” Honesty leads to a full, happy life. (Proverbs 28: 20)
3. A Christian should always return unjust income, give God a full tithe, and make an honest living.

August 26, 2007 - "Tell the Truth"
(no recording available - technical trouble switching to digital recording in the services)
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 16
1. LYING is a symptom of deeper problems. The cruel lie is motivated by resentment. The cowardly lie is told to escape consequences. A conceited lie is an attempt to impress. Manipulation or selfishness can create a calculated lie. The convenient lie is an expression of laziness.
2. God says, “TELL THE TRUTH” completely, consistently, lovingly, and always tactfully.
3. God wants each of us to be people of integrity. As we give control of our heart to Christ, we become a new creation with a new heart.

September 2, 2007 - "Learn to Be Content"
Scripture emphasis: Exodus 20: 17
1. To covet: The uncontrolled desire to acquire. The long-term effects of “coveting” canm be fatigue, debt, worry, conflict, and life dissatisfaction.
2. The antidote: Contentment. It is a learned behavior. Don’t ompare yourself to others. Be thankful for what you have. Use what you have to help others. Place your focus on “the eternal.”
3. Ask yourself, “What am I living for? How do I ‘keep score’ in my journey through life?” Happiness comes not from your possessions, but from knowing your purpose in life.

September 9, 2007 - "Do What God Says" (podcast coming soon)
Scripture emphasis: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-13; 12: 6-14
1. AND THAT’S IT!
2. DO WHAT GOD SAYS.
3. GOD SAYS, “MAKE DISCIPLES.”

September 23, 2007 - "Increasing Our Standard of Giving" (podcast coming soon)
Scripture Emphasis: Luke 16: 10-13
1. Jesus is teaching his disciples to have the same persistence and sense of purpose for doing good that scoundrels have for doing evil.
2. Trustworthiness is measured by character. Faithful in little. Faithful in much. That is the principle which serves as an “acid test” for character. Use wealth responsibly.
3. Don’t make the mistake of putting trust in earthly wealth. Only God is eternal. And in God should our devotion lie.

September 30, 2007 - "Determined Discipleship" (podcast coming soon)
Scripture Emphasis: 1 Timothy 6: 6-19
1. Take responsibility for your life. Take hold of the opportunities that life presents.
2. Understand the importance of righteous living. Do not neglect your “spiritual self”.
3. Wherever we go, we are a representative of Jesus Christ. We are known by the “goodness” in our life.